About Exam:
Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) is a state service examination held by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission. The Exam is conducted to fill positions in state government departments such as Rajasthan Administrative Services, Rajasthan Police Services, Rajasthan Accounts Services, Rajasthan Tax Services etc. The RAS Exam is consists of three stages:
(i) Preliminary Examination,
(ii) Main Examination and
(iii) Personal Interview
The Candidates must pass all three phases of the RAS exam to get selected. In this post, we will go over all you need to know about RAS 2023, such as the notification, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, previous year cut off, and so on.
Important Dates
Notification
RPSC RAS Notification 2023 for 905 vacancies was published on the official website rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in on June 28th, 2023. The notification includes all pertinent information, such as significant dates, vacancy details, eligibility criterion, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, and more. Candidates must download and read the RPSC RAS 2023 notification from the direct link provided below for reference.
RPSC RAS Notification 2023, Download PDF
RAS 2022, Apply Online Here
Vacancy Details
A total of 905 vacancies are notified, 424 of which are for different State Service Posts, and the remaining 481 are for Subordinate Posts. The distribution of vacancies by post is given below.
Eligibility
RPSC establishes eligibility criteria for the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) based on three key factors :
- Nationality
- Age Limit
- Educational Qualification
Nationality
The candidate must be an Indian citizen for applying in RAS exam.
Age Limit
Here are details of age criterion for the RAS exam:
| Age Criterion | RAS Age Limit |
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
Age Relaxation
Here are the age relaxation criteria for the RAS exam, given by category:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST/ OBC (Rajasthan Domicile) | 5 years |
| SC/ST/ OBC (Rajasthan Domicile) female | 10 years |
| Gen Female | 5 years |
| Gen (PH) | 10 years |
| OBC (PH) | 13 years |
| SC/ ST (PH) | 15 years |
Educational Qualification
- The candidate must have a Graduation Degree from a govt recognized university.
- There is no criterion for percentage in graduation exams.
RAS Syllabus
Prelims Syllabus
- Rajasthan History: Ancient, Medieval. Modern, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage
- Indian History: Modern Period, Ancient & Medieval Period
- Indian Geography & World Geography
- Geography of Rajasthan
- Indian Constitution, Political System & Governance
- Economic Concepts and Indian Economy
- Science & Technology
- General Mental Ability & Analytical Reasoning
- Current Affairs
Mains Syllabus
| Paper | Topics |
| Paper-I (General Knowledge and General Studies) | Part-1: History Unit A: Rajasthan: History, Art and Culture, Literature, Traditions, and HeritageUnit B – Indian Heritage’s History and CultureUnit C – The Modern World’s History (up to 1950AD)Part-2: Economics Unit A- The Indian Economy Unit B- World Economy Global Economic issues and trendsUnit C- Economy of RajasthanPart-3: Sociology, Management, Accounting & Auditing Unit A- Sociology Unit B- ManagementUnit C- Business Administration |
| Paper-II (General Knowledge and General Studies) | Part 1- Logical Reasoning, Mental Ability, and Basic Numeracy (i) Logical Reasoning (Deductive, Inductive, Abductive) (ii) Mental Ability (iii) Basic NumeracyPart 2- General Science & TechnologyPart 3- Earth Science Part 4- Earth Science (Geography & Geology) Unit A- WorldUnit B- IndiaUnit C- Rajasthan |
| Paper-III (General Knowledge and General Studies) | Part I- Indian Political System, World Politics and Current Affairs Part II- Public Administration and Management: Concepts, Issues and Dynamics Part III- Administrative Ethics, Behavior, and Law Unit A: Administrative Ethics Unit B: BehaviorUnit C: Law |
| Paper-IV General Hindi and General English |
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RAS Exam Pattern
Prelims Exam Pattern
| Exam Paper | Total Marks | Total Time |
| General Knowledge | 200 marks | 3 hours |
Mains Exam Pattern
| Exam Paper | Total Marks | Total Time |
| General Studies-I | 200 marks | 3 hours |
| General Studies-II | 200 marks | 3 hours |
| General Studies-III | 200 marks | 3 hours |
| General Hindi & General English | 200 marks | 3 hours |
| Total Mains Marks | 800 marks | |
Interview
| Personal Interview | 100 Marks |
How to Apply for RPSC RAS 2023
